Lobster? It's a Snap!
When you’re pinched
for time, grilled lobster is a simple meal that’s simply
sumptuous. Dining al fresco on barbecued lobster allows you to
enjoy the sunshine along with this deep-sea delicacy.
When you’re pinched for time, grilled lobster is a simple meal that’s simply sumptuous. Dining al fresco on barbecued lobster allows you to enjoy the sunshine along with this deep-sea delicacy.
- Preheat the barbecue to medium.
- Cut the lobster in two lengthways, from below the head, removing the small pouch close to the head. (The lobster can be boiled first in a large pot of boiling water for 2 min. ). Pat lobster meat dry.
- Baste generously with a mixture of lemon juice and melted butter or oil. Season to taste but do not salt.
- Place lobster flesh down on the oiled grill, calculating about 7 min. per pound (450 g).
Boiled, baked or barbecued, lobster must never be overcooked or its flesh becomes dry and tough. Explore flavourful variations with luscious lobster recipes like :
- poached and broiled lobster
- grilled poached lobster with lime
- island lobster
Lobster is a high-protein, low-calorie and low-fat nutritional bonanza, rich in potassium, zinc, and niacin (B3). It also contains a fair amount of cholesterol, concentrated mainly in the head, which is rarely eaten. Watch out for the sauces, mayonnaise or butter that often accompany lobster, adding considerable lipids and calories!